Casimir Effect — Zero-Point Fluctuation Force
Quantum vacuum energy between parallel conducting plates
F/A = −ℏcπ²/(240d⁴) | van der Waals (d≪λ): F/A ≈ −ℏcπ²/(240d⁴)
Plate separation d (nm)
50 nm
Plate area A (μm²)
100 μm²
Temperature T (K)
300 K
Casimir Force
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Pressure
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Thermal correction
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